Selucia

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Beiteynu
Trade delegation tours Majatra

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Beiteynuese Finance and Culture Ministers Welcomed in Selūcia
AURŌRIA – David Aristocrat and Rebecca Horowitz, Beiteynu’s Finance and Culture Ministers, respectively, were hosted by the Cōnsul and their Selūcian counterparts, marking one of the first major diplomatic welcomes of the FNS Government. Among the topics discussed were Beiteynuese investment into Selūcian technology and maritime industries, and educational programs to sponsor higher education exchanges between the two states. Minister Horowitz was presented with a Selūcian stola by the Culture Ministry.

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Government Sponsors New Port Development Initiative
VICTŌRIA – Prime Minister Tuberō, Infrastructure Minister Barba and Commerce Minister Marcellus appeared together at the Port of Victōria to launch a new program of state-funded development of Selūcian ports, focused on but not limited to the Olērian major maritime hub. Significant funds have been dedicated to modernize and expand port infrastructure across the nation, which will enable larger volumes of transport and storage; as part of this, some new automated and digitized technologies are being installed to more efficiently manage traffic, loading and inspection processes. More operations and security personnel are also being hired to further expand port capacities.
The ministers explained the government’s goal of increasing Selūcia’s role as a regional hub for maritime commerce, as well as its commitment to defend the freedom and safety of international sea routes. “Selūcia is open for business,” Prime Minister Tuberō jubilantly declared.

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Tuberō Meets with SuCoSQua Members to Discuss Research Policy

VICTŌRIA – While in Victōria, Cōnsul Vībius Aelius Tuberō visited the research center of the Selūcia Superior Council of Scientific Investigations, holding public conversations with members of the Governing Council and other organization members to discuss the direction of scientific research in the country and show support for the organization from his government. In the mostly informal meetings, the areas of biotechnology and more technologically-advanced solutions to environmental, health and agricultural issues were most discussed, and Tuberō confirmed continued government funding for the Council. He also brought up their role in ongoing development of Selūcian port and sea transport.

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Tubulus Steps Down, Tenāx To Be New Cōnsul

After several years at the national helm and decades at the helm of the movement that birthed the Selūcian National Party (FNS), Aulus Hostīlius Tubulus has announced his upcoming resignation as Cōnsul. Upon the announcement, the FNS party convention officially selected Opīter Praecilius Tenāx, a close ally and, according to some, the preferred successor of the outgoing Cōnsul, as new party leader and incoming head of government.

Tubulus began his public career as a scholar of sociology and history at the University of Aurōria who reached the national spotlight with a series of highly controversial essays and books that called for a radically conservative defense of traditional social and political customs rooted in the Selucian pagan religion, and often harshly attacked the destructive impact of Hosianism on the historical development of the Selucian nation. His religious, cultural and political movement, often referred to by adherents as the Mōtus Pius (“Pious Movement”) in its early years, evolved into the Selucian National Party which Tubulus led through many years of fierce opposition to liberal governments, inspiring both fame and condemnation that brought it from political isolation as a small party to its eventual accession to power.

Opīter Praecilius Tenāx, the retiring Cōnsul’s successor, is a stark contrast to Tubulus’s stern, academic style: the young firebrand achieved national recognition as a member of the National Assembly through his charged populist rhetoric in the legislature and frequent direct engagement with the common people throughout the country, often broadcasted on social media. Unusual among the leaders of his party, Tenāx is of rural plebeian, rather than patrician, background. He is, however, a member of the “social nationalist” wing of the party, more culturally conservative and amenable to the social safety net than the “national liberals,” and thus more orthodox to Tubulus’ political philosophy. As such, though his more vulgar style initially caused some distance between the two, Tenāx soon became a strong ally of the party founder, who has since helped him on the way to leadership.

Upon his attainment of the party leadership, Tenāx named Sextus Aemilius Scaurus, an eminent member of the national liberal wing, Deputy Leader of the party. In addition, he successfully pushed through a motion officially declaring Tubulus “Father of the Movement”, and determined that the party’s policy institute be named in his honor.

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Imperātor Quīntus Dies, Mānia Will Be Imperātrīx

The Imperial Palace has announced the passing of the Imperātor. As per custom, his body will be cremated and the proper rites observed, including the ceremonial public burning of a wax effigy and release of an eagle to the sky symbolizing the release of his soul. His heir Mānia Cassia Aquilīna will then be invested with the Imperial authority symbolized by a laurel wreath on her head and her hailing by the troops. The soft-spoken Mānia, unusual for an heir apparent, has largely stayed out of the public spotlight before her ascent to power, so her accession will represent one of her first moments of connection with much of the citizenry.

After this, Imperātrīx Mānia will welcome any foreign representatives who so wish to come to Aurōria and officially greet the new head of state.

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Beiteynu
The impact of Beiteynuese-Selucian relations on northwestern Majatra

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Government Sends Humanitarian Aid to Rildanor

AURŌRIA – Cōnsul Tenāx has authorized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to send a shipment of humanitarian aid to the Rildanorian port. Foreign Minister Tiberius Licinius Macer has approved a large X100 million package containing food, medical and sanitation resources, construction supplies and temporary shelters, which will be delivered by boat to Port Ritannia (Retagne).
Addressing the matter, the Minister spoke extensively of Selūcia’s historical connection to Rildanor and the other historically Selūcic states of the world. Macer called for greater Selūcic unity internationally, and said the aid to Rildanor was an expression of the responsibility of that unity.

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Tenāx Extends Support to Transitioning Tukarali

ARGŌNA – Cōnsul Opīter Vellēius Tenāx delivered a speech today in the Sadārian capital addressing the quickly developing situation in Tukarali, stating that the Selūcian state is ready and willing to give economic, humanitarian, security and arbitrative support to the country in the coming period if requested. The Cōnsul explained that this offer is part of the historical responsibility Selūcia has toward fellow Selūcic nations created by its forefathers. In connection with this, Tenāx spoke about his belief in Selūcic unity and his hope that Tukarili would also look favorably upon more extensive cultural, economic, political and security ties between the Selūcic nations.

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Beiteynu
Solidifying relations with Selucia